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title: "Article 338: National Commission for Scheduled Castes"
description: "Article 338 establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, which monitors safeguards for Scheduled Castes and ensures their rights are protected."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Article 338 of the Constitution of India establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, a constitutional body that investigates and monitors safeguards for Scheduled Castes.
- Is the National Commission for Scheduled Castes a constitutional or statutory body?
- How does Article 338 differ from Article 338A?
- Are the recommendations of the NCSC binding on the government?
- What powers does the NCSC have during an investigation?

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